A Reading for Pesach 5778*
In every generation
We come out of Egypt.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
We stand up to Pharaoh.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
We part the waters.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
We march toward the Promised Land.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
We teach our children.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
Our children teach us.
Let freedom ring.
In every generation
We march for our lives.
Let freedom ring.
In this generation
Columbine, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech- we march for our lives.
Let freedom ring.
In this generation
Orlando, Las Vegas, Parkland- we march for our lives.
Let freedom ring.
In this generation
Two hundred sixty five million guns fill our country- we march for our lives.
Let freedom ring.
In this generation
Ninety seven souls die from gun violence each and every day- we march for our lives.
Let freedom ring.
In this generation
Young and old, black and white, Jew and gentile…said enough; enough.
Let freedom ring.
*Participants at the seder are invited to echo the repeating lines.
—
Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz serves The Jewish Publication Society in Philadelphia and Congregation Adas Emuno in Leonia, NJ.
